超ヒロイン戦記 - Super Heroine Chronicle/Flow Chart/Episode 5: Two Swords, Two Guns
第5話: 双剣双銃
Episode 5: Two Swords, Two Guns
Episode 5: Two Swords, Two Guns
Rem: Waah, this is really another world. How surprising.
Meru: Could Noel’s group be in another world too? I’m worried.
Hibiki: They’ll be okay with Tsubasa-san with them! I guarantee it!
Meru: As long as Noel isn’t causing trouble for Tsubasa-san…
Rem: Everyone, do you recognize this world?
Hibiki: This could be my world. Ah, but…I might be wrong.
Meru: Unyuu~, this world is completely different from mine.
Claude: I’m sorry, I don’t remember anything…
Rem: I see, then let’s talk with the people of the town. We should investigate what kind of town this place is before we take any actions.
Claude: Eh? Me? But...Hmm, okay…
Hibiki: Hmm? Is something wrong?
Claude: Um, I’ll go find a person passing by and ask them, is that okay?
Rem: Eh, you sure?
Claude: It might be my fault for getting us in this strange situation, there might be a reason for us being here. So, I want to be useful to everyone…okay.
Claude: Also, people won’t run away from me if I try to talk to them.
Meru & Rem & Hibiki: Eh?
Claude: Ah…I guess I really don’t give off that kind of impression…
Rem: But that really helps. If we can get someone to talk with us is good.
Claude: I understand. I’ll be back in 10 minutes.
[Some time passes, Claude by himself]
Claude: Well…looks like I’m lost…
Claude: Where is this place…there’s no people passing through here…Which way do I go back to everyone? Which way?
Claude: …Is it times like these to think simply about things? Go where a good girl would head?
Claude: No, I have completely no idea what you’re talking about…
Claude: Eh? Get on that skateboard over there? Why should I?
Claude: Maybe if I’m conspicuous with it, Rem-san and the others might be able to see me? …Guess I won’t know unless I try…
Claude: In the first place, I’ve never done skateboarding. I don’t think I can do it that skillfully…
Claude: Huh? I can actually do it!?
[Claude uses the skateboard, Riko’s silhouette appears]
???(Riko): …Fufu.
[Scene change, Claude riding the skateboard starts speeding up.]
Claude: I seem to be heading in the right direction…But is this direction the correct one?
[A bomb activates. The sound of Guard Robots could be heard chasing after Claude]
???(Guard Robot): On That Skateboard, There Is An Explosive.
Claude: Hmm? Just now, I just heard a strange voice…
Guard Robot: GaGaGa…!
Claude: That’s…? What is that? Why are they chasing me?
Guard Robot: Attempt To Get Off The Skateboard, Or Slow Down, And It Will Explode.
Claude: There’s a bomb on the skateboard? So it’ll explode if I slow down…even if I could do that, I’ll die won’t I!?
[A gunshot is heard, the Guard Robot is shot]
Guard Robot: GoGa~!? Main Camera, Damaged! Receiving Attack!
Claude: Eh?
[CG Scene: Aria using a parachute while upside down and shooting.]
Claude: What? There’s a girl falling from the sky…!?
Aria: Hey, you idiot there! Tell me the situation!
Claude: Umm, There’s seems to be a bomb on this skateboard. If I slow down, it’ll explode…
Aria: Understood…I’ll save you now!
Claude: Eh!? She’s heading over here???
Aria: Butei Charter, Article One, “Trust in your friends, help your friends.” –HERE I GO!
Aria: Grab on to me!
[Aria continues firing and then there is an explosion.]
[Battle Map]
Claude: Uuu, what happened…? I remember there was a girl falling down towards me…
Aria: We got caught in the explosion and sent here by the blast.
Claude: No way, this is too much…
Aria: You’ll live right? I know you hurt all over but, take a look around us.
Claude: Uu~…Owowow, I hurt from my head to toes!
Aria: Quiet! Think about our situation here!
Claude: I-I’m sorry, Kanzaki H. Aria-san…
Aria: …Hmmm, so you saw the exposed nametag.
Claude: Um, why do you have a nametag?
Aria: This is our work uniform. You’re also a Butei High School freshmen, you should at least know this!
Claude: Eh? I’m…not-…
Aria: Take a look there. The enemy has this place surrounded…!
Claude: Eh…?
[Noise begin to group around the building near Aria and Claude]
Noise: …!
Aria: Earlier when I was shooting, didn’t have any effect on them! What the heck are those things!?
Claude: Ah~, that’s the Noise!? This is bad…normal attacks won’t work against them…
Aria: You, do you know what those are?
Claude: Y-Yes, those are…
[Some time passes]
Aria: Singing, transformation, doesn’t sound like joke though. But you don’t have a reason to lie either.
Claude: Do you believe me?
Aria: So, where is the girl called Hibiki who could defeat them at?
Claude: Well, I was lost earlier, then after getting on that skateboard, I have no idea where I am now…
Aria: Got it, then I’ll go.
Claude: Eh?
Aria: I’ll break through them. After I call out for you to run, make sure you definitely find that Hibiki girl.
Aria: After that, make sure to find a place to hide.
Claude: …
Claude: No, I’ll be the distraction. Then when you see the chance, Aria-san should break through.
Aria: Haa? Do you even understand what you’re saying? You’re unarmed!
Claude: That’s why I said I’ll be the distraction. Even if Aria-san went out, that’s the only way I can do as back up…
Aria: That’s true though.
Claude: I have experience fighting the Noise, even if it’s only a few I can make a few of them chase me around for a while…
Aria: …
Claude: E-Even I don’t want to die! I don’t want to be found hiding here and then tortured to death either…
Aria: Alright. Then we’ll go with your plan. Now, get out there!
Claude: Eh, already!? Waaah~!?
[Claude moves forward, Aria can’t move from her spot. After 1 turn passes]
Claude: Ah, hello…Noise-san…
Noise: …!
Claude: H-Hiii~!? It’s scary after all!!
[Noise go after Claude]
Aria: If he’s really that conspicuous about it, guess there’s no complaints then…
[Battle continues, Aria reaches her destination]
Aria: Alright, I broke through. Now to find that Hibiki Tachibana girl…
Aria: !?
[Noise ambush Aria suddenly]
Noise: …!
Aria: Dammit!
Claude: Aah~, i-it’s no use~!
Aria: Idiot! Don’t just suddenly give up!
???(Hibiki): That’s right! Don’t give up on living!
Aria: !?
[Hibiki transforms and appears on the map]
Hibiki: You were late so I came to find you, Claude-san!
Claude: Hibiki-san!
Hibiki: The girl over there! Are you able to hear my song? If you can, then fight!
Aria: So this is the song that protects people, just like he said. Anyway in this situation, I’ll believe in you!
Hibiki: Thank you!
Aria: Counterattack start! I’ll blast big holes into all of them!
[Battle continues.]
[After a certain number of enemies defeated. Black Houki appears]
???(Black Houki): …
Aria: Seems like someone just come here. What’s with this thirst for blood feeling from her?
Hibiki: Is that an enemy?
Aria: There’s no need to decide if she’s an enemy. You can already see it!
Aria: Those unnecessarily large breasts are proof enough! No matter how you look at it, she’s an enemy!
Claude: You based it off of there!?
Hibiki: (Even though it would be better to talk it out…)
[When Black Houki takes a certain amount of damage]
???(Black Houki): …
[Black Houki leaves]
Aria: Don’t run away! You silent, uselessly big breasted, expressionless woman~!
Claude: But Aria-san, do you even have any bullets left…?
Aria: Tch. No choice huh…
[Battle finished]
[Return to visual novel]
Aria: …In any case, because of you that we were saved just now.
Hibiki: No no! As long as everyone is safe! Anyway Claude-san, who is she…?
Aria: Wait a second. My introduction can come after. Just…
Aria: Who are in the world are you two!
Hibiki: Um, why are you glaring at us…
Aria: Even though I heard it from this wimp, but you two are incredibly suspicious! You came from another world, what did you mean by that.
Claude: Eeh, didn’t you believe what I said earlier…?
Aria: I can trust you two, however that’s besides the point! I will have you tell me everything in detail, so you two are coming with me!
Hibiki: To where?
Aria: To Butei High. I have a lot of questions for you!
[Scene change.]
[Meru and Rem are lead by Riko]
Rem: …This is Butei High? The name makes it sound different, but this looks like a normal school.
???(Riko): So you really don’t know. To make it simple, this school is where they train Butei.
Meru: What is a Butei? Um, you were called Mine Riko-san right?
Riko: Just call me Riko. Addressing me formally is a no no! Meru-chan♪
Meru: H-haa~… (Tension’s high…)
Riko: A Butei is, an armed detective! Being a Butei High School student means everyone is a Butei here. Isn’t it amazaing?
Meru: Is that so? Even though Saint Mont Blanc Academy teaches battle techniques, but isn’t that normal?
Rem: Maybe it isn’t normal…?
Riko: Riko is also a Butei High School student! I’ll guide you around.
Rem: You’ll really help us out?
Riko: Any odd cases that happen, a Butei High School [Inquesta] detective will always solve them no matter what.
Riko: Riko is also a [Inquesta] detective, so leave it to me! There might information about lost persons already.
Meru: If Claude-san and Hibiki-san are safe, then that’s good…
[Also showing up at Butei High School are Aria, Claude and Hibiki]
Claude: Ah~!
Meru: Claude-san! Where have you been!?
Riko: So, they were in Aria’s care~. Was this a fated meeting?
Aria: Don’t say such stupid things. So, what? Are those two your friends?
Hibiki: Yes! That’s Rem-san and Meru-chan!
Rem: You’re wearing the same uniform as Riko, does that mean that Butei High School has a middle school division?
Aria: Middle school division!? I’m a 2nd year high school division student~~!
Hibiki: Eeh!? She’s my senior by one year!? I thought she was junior...
Aria: Shut up shut up shut up~~! Anyway, all of you are to come with me right now~~!
[Scene change]
[Shirayuki appears]
Shirayuki: It is nice to meet you. Butei High School, Student Council President, Shirayuki Hotogi.
Shirayuki: I’ll listen to what you’ll have to say. Anything, even about coming here from another world…
Aria: It still hasn't been decided whether that’s a lie or not yet!
Hibiki: Huh? You still don’t believe us about that?
Aria: I don’t remember saying anything about believing that you came from another world. How many times do you have to keep using that!
Riko: Now now, Aria. It sounds interesting. Let’s listen to them.
Shirayuki: Although I probably won’t be able to completely believe what everyone is saying…
Rem: Well it is difficult to try and get you to believe us without proof. Also, is it okay if I ask a question about something?
Shirayuki: Yes, please do.
Rem: I heard that this place handles many investigations and will cooperate in solving cases. Is that really true?
Shirayuki: Yes. A Butei is an armed detective that is allowed to carry arms in order to fight against brutal criminals, they also accept contracts concerning with case investigations for civilians.
Rem: Hmmm, that’s just like a normal detective.
Hibiki: So if all Butei High School students are Butei, does that mean everyone has a weapon?
Aria: It’s a student’s responsibility to have a cell, with a gun and/or a blade on them.
Meru: That’s kind of like always having a tissue or handkerchief…
Riko: Our school uniforms are also bulletproof~! We’ll be okay even if we’re shot!
Claude: Uwaah…
Hibiki: Then that means, that martial arts are also needed. Then please watch me.
Hibiki: Hwacha~~!
Aria: What is that…?
Hibiki: A Jeet Kune Do stance! Howaa~!!
[Event video with Hibiki’s martial arts]
Hibiki: My master’s style was to watch and study action movies like those.
Hibiki: The Dragon is definitely number 1.
Aria: You’ll die if you use that on the battlefield.
Hibiki: Eh!? It’s no good!? Even though that’s what I learned from Master as the World’s best martial arts…
Rem: I see, so it’s really necessary for you to have weapons.
Riko: By the way, a Butei receives money compensation from the contracts as well. We’re not a charity organization after all.
Rem: Taking a contract that you risk your life with that needs weapons, that’s an obvious fact.
Shirayuki: Now then, what was it that you need help with?
Rem: That’s right…first of all I would like to confirm if there have been any cases of people mysteriously disappearing or being spirited away from this world?
Shirayuki: Spirited away, is it.
Rem: That’s how we came to this world. Just as we said before, we are from a different world and suddenly were brought to this one.
Hibiki: I was brought to Rem-san’s world at first, then I was brought to this one.
Rem: This is why I want to ask if anything similar has happened on this world.
Aria: There are a lot of disappearance cases though. However that kind of disappearance that defies reality, don’t know anything about that though.
Shirayuki: We also have to keep confidentiality of our clients as well, so releasing information is a bit difficult.
Rem: I’m also a detective, so I can understand your circumstances about that.
Rem: Then, is it possible for a Butei to contract with us in order to help out our investigation?
Shirayuki: If that’s the case, it should be possible.
Hibiki: Really!?
Riko: Butei Charter, Article 9! Spread out to all corners of the world. Cooperate with others no matter the nationality or ethnicity.
Riko: In short, no matter who you are, you will be able to make a Butei contract with us! V~ V~!
Rem: Is it possible to defer payment of the contract? Since I doubt we have enough of this world’s currency to pay for it yet.
Shirayuki: About that, we can change the condition to having you stay at Butei High School as well as providing for your living here.
Meru: Really!?
Riko: Butei Charter, Article 3. A Butei must be strong. However before that a Butei must be an ally of justice!
Shirayuki: So in exchange of payment, we’ll be observing your actions closely.
Aria: …That’s obvious. Since we can’t completely trust you yet.
Claude: Have we done anything that would cause you to doubt us?
Aria: …That skateboard with the bomb you used earlier is the modus operandi of the “Butei Killer.”
Hibiki: “Butei Killer?”
Shirayuki: A criminal who is targeting Butei. Some time ago, the criminal was arrested, so this could be a copycat perpetrator.
Claude: But I just coincidentally used that skateboard!
Aria: I can’t explain it. However, you all might be somehow involved with the “Butei Killer.” That’s what my intuition is telling me.
Hibiki: Your ‘intuition’…
Rem: Since we don’t have proof to show that we’re innocent. We have no choice but to catch that “Butei Killer.”
Riko: Hai Hai! Riko just had a Nice Idea~!
Riko: Riko recommends Aria to help them out!
Aria: Haa~!?
Riko: Aria still doubts Meru-chan’s group right? Then the best place to keep an eye on them is to be the one who helps them out.
Riko: Wouldn’t this be killing two birds with one stone?
Shirayuki: I believe that is a good idea. It’s true that Kanzaki-san has already gotten all her necessary graduation credits.
Aria: Don’t tell such bad jokes! Who said I was going to help them!
Riko: Hmm, then maybe Riko should be the next candidate? Riko is kinder, much different from Aria, and always ready to help out☆
Aria: Don’t say such stupid things! There’s no way I can leave it to you!
Riko: Then Aria is the only choice right? It’s decided!!
Shirayuki: The students and I still have classes to attend…
Aria: …I get it already. It’ll be fine if I do it then!
Aria: However, if you take even a small suspicious action, I’ll blast a hole in you, be prepared for it!
Claude: No way, you wouldn’t fire a gun even at school would you…right?
Riko: Besides the shooting range, “Only fire when absolutely necessary,” is how it is decided in other cases.
Hibiki: Only when necessary…then that means she won’t fire unless it’s necessary!?
Meru: Why is it so surprising? If you were being attacked by some kind of armed guerilla, wouldn’t it be a problem if you didn’t counterattack?
Rem: (Meru-chan, seems to be type to dive into battle…)
Aria: I get it already, so get your stuff in order so you can all go to prison!
Claude: Prison…?
Shirayuki: No, it’s just a normal classroom.
Meru: That scared me though…
Riko: Well, this next bit of information you should know.
Riko: This person here is able to simultaneously use 2 swords and 2 guns, “Quadra” Aria! She’s an elite S Rank Butei of the frontline assault department [Assault].
Meru: Is being an S Rank amazing?
Riko: Aria here has made 99 consecutive criminal arrests. She has never let anyone escape her☆
Aria: …So be prepared for it okay?
Claude: Uh…um, w-why are you only glaring at me?
Aria: You’re the one who’s the most suspicious!!
Rem: Geez, how did it come to that?
[EPISODE 5: MERU ROUTE END]
[Go to [Episode 6: Butei Killer] to continue]
